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  • July 2026

  • Wed 29
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    AI in Marketing: Practical Tools, Real Impact

    Featured July 29 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
    Webinar

    AI is already influencing how prospects find, evaluate, and choose suppliers—often in ways manufacturers don’t immediately see. This complimentary webinar cuts through the noise to show how AI can support your marketing and sales efforts today, using tools and approaches that don’t require technical expertise or massive budgets.

  • September 2026

  • Wed 2
    Safety Culture text on blackboard with safety helmet on wooden background

    Create a Winning Safety Culture

    Featured September 2 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    St. Francis Curry Innovation Center 1425 11th Avenue, Altoona, PA, United States

    Create a Winning Safety Culture A Road Map to go from Compliance to Commitment (3-Hr, in-person, Altoona, PA) This program starts in:   A great safety culture is when effort goes beyond mere compliance and becomes commitment. Compliance is what we do because must - Commitment is what we do because we want to. Even Read More

  • Tue 15
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    Using Artificial Intelligence to Support Human Resources

    Featured September 15 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
    Webinar

    Using Artificial Intelligence to Support Human Resources Four 90-minute Virtual Sessions This program starts in:   In the rapidly evolving landscape of human resources, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative force. HR practitioners must be aware of how AI can enhance HR practices to stay competitive, improve efficiency, and create a more engaged Read More

  • Wed 23
    Lean Manufacturing

    Lean Manufacturing Level One Practitioner Certification – State College

    Featured September 23 @ 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
    Innovation Park at Penn State 200 Technology Center, University Park, PA, United States

    Lean Manufacturing Level One Practitioner Certification Become the Lean Leader Your Team Deserves (7 session, in-person, State College, PA) This program starts in: Ready to stop talking about Lean and start leading it? The Lean Manufacturing Level One Practitioner Certification is IMC’s powerhouse; hands-on training program built for doers—not just dreamers. Across seven high-impact sessions from Read More

  • Thu 24
    Lean Manufacturing

    Lean Manufacturing Level One Practitioner Certification – Williamsport

    Featured September 24 @ 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
    IMC 1127 W. 4th St., Williamsport, PA, United States

    Lean Manufacturing Level One Practitioner Certification Become the Lean Leader Your Team Deserves (7 session, in-person, Williamsport, PA) This program starts in:   Ready to stop talking about Lean and start leading it? The Lean Manufacturing Level One Practitioner Certification is IMC’s powerhouse; hands-on training program built for doers—not just dreamers. Across seven high-impact sessions from Read More

  • Thu 24
    Safety Culture text on blackboard with safety helmet on wooden background

    Create a Winning Safety Culture

    Featured September 24 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    IMC 1127 W. 4th St., Williamsport, PA, United States

    Create a Winning Safety Culture A Road Map to Go from Compliance to Commitment (3-Hr, in-person, Williamsport, PA) This program starts in:   A great safety culture is when effort goes beyond mere compliance and becomes commitment. Compliance is what we do because must - Commitment is what we do because we want to. Even Read More

  • October 2026

  • Thu 1
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    Innovative Manufacturers Center PM Exchange 2026

    Featured October 1 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    TBD - Central PA

    The Innovative Manufacturers Center (IMC) is partnering with a regional manufacturer to host a Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce PM Exchange to celebrate National Manufacturing Month. ​ For over 38 years, IMC has been supporting Central PA manufacturers with expert guidance in continuous improvement, workforce training, technology integration, quality, and much more. Last year alone, IMC Read More

  • Thu 8
    Lean Manufacturing

    Exploring Lean Manufacturing Basics

    Featured October 8 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    St. Francis Curry Innovation Center 1425 11th Avenue, Altoona, PA, United States

    Exploring Lean Manufacturing Basics (3-Hr, in-person, Altoona, PA)   IMC's Exploring Lean Manufacturing Basics, 3-hour introductory program, provides participants with a foundational understanding of Lean Manufacturing. Participants will explore the basic concepts behind Lean thinking and how it supports efficiency, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. The program is designed to help employees Read More

  • Tue 13
    Lean Manufacturing

    Exploring Lean Manufacturing Basics

    Featured October 13 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    IMC 1127 W. 4th St., Williamsport, PA, United States

    Exploring Lean Manufacturing Basics (3-Hr, in-person, Williamsport, PA) This program starts in:   IMC's Exploring Lean Manufacturing Basics, 3-hour introductory program, provides participants with a foundational understanding of Lean Manufacturing. Join us to explore the basic concepts behind Lean thinking and how it supports efficiency, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. The program Read More

  • Wed 14
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    Strategic Succession Planning for Supervisors

    Featured October 14 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    St. Francis Curry Innovation Center 1425 11th Avenue, Altoona, PA, United States

    Strategic Succession Planning for Supervisors (3-hour, in-person, Altoona) This program starts in:   Effective succession planning is crucial for sustaining leadership and ensuring organizational continuity. This three-hour workshop equips supervisors with the tools and insights needed to identify and develop their successors. Participants will address common psychological challenges, explore strategies for evaluating potential candidates and Read More

  • Thu 29
    Succession Planning in Manufacturing

    Strategic Succession Planning for Supervisors

    Featured October 29 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    IMC 1127 W. 4th St., Williamsport, PA, United States

    Strategic Succession Planning for Supervisors (3-hour, in-person) This program starts in: Effective succession planning is crucial for sustaining leadership and ensuring organizational continuity. This three-hour workshop equips supervisors with the tools and insights needed to identify and develop their successors. Participants will address common psychological challenges, explore strategies for evaluating potential candidates and create a Read More

  • November 2026

  • Thu 5
    Brainstorming

    Problem Solving with Root Cause Analysis

    Featured November 5 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    St. Francis Curry Innovation Center 1425 11th Avenue, Altoona, PA, United States

    Problem Solving with Root Cause Analysis (3-Hr, in-person, Altoona, PA) This program begins in: What is Root Cause Analysis? Addressing only the symptoms of a problem without addressing the underlying cause will likely lead to its recurrence. Root Cause Analysis is a systematic approach designed to thoroughly identify, define, examine, and address a problem at Read More

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Testimonials


Northway Industries, Inc.

“Through the Winning Teams program, we increased throughput in our laminate cleaning/inspection area by 18%, which also shortened the time for us to respond to vendors about defective products and t… Read more

Northway Industries, Inc.


Rockland Manufacturing Co.

“We’re very pleased with the results of the training. It was a great way to break the ice regarding a systemic change in one of our oldest and most experience facilities. By training on change man… Read more

Bo PrattPresidentRockland Manufacturing Co.


Pik Rite, Inc.

The IMC and its staff have played an integral part in the success of Pik Rite’s Continuous Improvement culture as well as directly influencing more efficient production and operations. The proof is … Read more

Caleb ThomasProduct Line ManagerPik Rite, Inc.


NuVisions Center

We are a small organization and do not have IT staff. Before we found IMC, the task to implement CMMC seemed almost insurmountable. With their help, the process was no longer overwhelming, and we were… Read more

Terry KnouseVice President of OperationsNuVisions Center


SilcoTek

5 Whys, SIPOC, Value Stream Maps, etc. are great ways to visualize problems that are difficult to pinpoint.

Brandon SmithQuality Control Lead TechnicianSilcoTek


Prysmian Group

The attendees of both training programs came away energized and eager to apply their new skills in training, coaching and communications. There is broad consensus that these skills should continue to … Read more

Jeanette WraggTraining ManagerPrysmian Group


Nittany Paper Mills, Inc.

We make investments where and when our workforce is skilled and ready.  The training was a solid foundation for supervisor development.

Steve PrentissVice President of Human ResourcesNittany Paper Mills, Inc.


QCast Aluminum

The Value Stream Mapping exercise conducted by the IMC enabled us to visually see the overall production process and the areas we needed to target for improvement. Without this process, QCast may not … Read more

Terry ArnoldGeneral ManagerQCast Aluminum


Lang’s Chocolates

IMC’s resource consultant’s background and knowledge were so relevant, and his delivery set a solid foundation upon which we could build for our re-certification as well.

Robert LangOwnerLang’s Chocolates


Metal Integrity

“IMC has been an excellent resource for us to accomplish objectives that we would not have been able to achieve on our own. We would highly recommend any company taking full advantage of the services … Read more

Marc DagataPresidentMetal Integrity




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News

IMC Welcomes New Members to its Board of Directors

IMC is excited to announce the appointment of Ken Healy, Executive Vice President & Director of Engineering at PMF Industries, Inc. located in Williamsport, PA and Tammy Bubb, Corporate Controller at Remmey – The Pallet …

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IMC Announces Fall Training Calendar for Central Pennsylvania Manufacturers

IMC Announces Fall Training Calendar for Central Pennsylvania Manufacturers IMC has officially released its upcoming fall training calendar, offering a broad range of professional development opportunities designed to help Central Pennsylvania manufacturers strengthen their …

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Why Your Manufacturing Firm Needs AI Agentic Systems — Now

Modern manufacturing is facing a perfect storm: retiring experts, widening skill gaps, rising complexity, and increasing pressure for efficiency. AI agentic systems offer a practical, immediate path to protect your knowledge, empower your workforce, …

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